‘Zeke’ Bittner Sichard “Zeke” Bittner died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, S.D. Zeke was born Sieghard Bittner in Harxbuttel Germany on May 2, 1948.

Violet (Vi) Engbrecht, daughter of Dr. Edward. D. Tieszen and Linda Thomas Tieszen, was born in Marion, Turner County, S.D. and spent her entire life in Marion. She passed on Nov. 20, 2020 at the age of 89. On March 28, 1948 she was baptized in the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church and was a current member. She received her education at Marion Elementary and High School with additional credits from USD.

Randy Wieman, 64, passed away Nov. 20, 2020 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, S.D. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov,. 25 at Walter Funeral Home in Marion with a grave-side family service at Monroe Cemetery immediately following. Randy Mark Wieman was born on Dec. 23, 1955 to Hilbertus and Goldie Wieman of rural Monroe, S.D. Randy will be missed for his gentleness and his loving spirit.

Clara (Aman) Jorgensen, 95, died Nov. 20, 2020 in Oakview Terrace in Freeman, S.D. Clara was born to Edward and Emma (Woehl) Aman on May 21, 1925 in Freeman. She was baptized at Kassel Reformed Church where she remained a member until she got married. She grew up on the farm northwest of Freeman and went to country school. She attended high school at Freeman Public where she met her husband.

Lawrence E. ‘Larry’ Stepanek, age 91 of Yankton, S.D., passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, S.D. Due to COVID-19 the private family memorial service has been moved to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 with Rev.

Gregory Lee Liebl, age 70 of Menno, S.D., passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.  A funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 19 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, with Rev. Theresa Jacobson officiating. Burial was in the Menno Cemetery. Gregory Lee Liebl was born Nov. 16, 1949 in Yankton, S.D., to Wilma Louise (Knittel) and Vernon Francis Liebl. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church.

Bonita Faye Heckenlaible, 74, of Menno, S.D. (formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D.) passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. Private family graveside services were held at the Freeman (S.D.) City Cemetery. Bonnie was born Oct. 12, 1946 to Kermit and Cora (Svartoien) Heckenlaible. She graduated from Freeman Public High School and Stewart School of Hairstyling of Sioux Falls and worked eight years as beautician/owner of the Accent Hair Salon of Sioux Falls. Her last employment was at Woods/Du-all Manufacturing of Sioux Falls as a painter for 33 years.

Arleen Amert, age 99, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Heritage Senior Living in Madison, S.D. A private family inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Madison. Memorials can be directed to Lake County Food Shelf, PO Box 61, Madison, SD 57042 or Graceland Cemetery Fund, PO Box 163, Madison, SD 57042, or donor’s choice.

LaVerne “Jake” Hofer, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 in Sioux Falls, S.D. of a non-Covid-related illness. Services were held Nov. 12 at First Lutheran Church.

Jacob A. Luikens, age 99 of Menno, S.D., passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. A funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Menno, with the Rev. Brian Mosemann officiating. Burial was in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, with Military Graveside Rites by Rames Bender American Legion Post # 152 Honor Guard and the SDARNG Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Jim Pesicka, Angela Pesicka, Emily Luikens, Melissa Weisser, Alycia Pesicka, Jaron Pesicka, Kaden Pesicka and Brenden Pesicka.